800-671-4304Bay Area First Step Inc
About Bay Area First Step Inc
Bay Area First Step Inc is a peer-run nonprofit providing outpatient substance use disorder treatment and recovery support services in Coos Bay and throughout Oregon’s coastal region.
The organization offers person-centered treatment programs, DUII services, harm reduction support, and NARR-accredited recovery housing for individuals struggling with alcohol, opioid, methamphetamine, and other substance use disorders.
Peer-Led Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Bay Area First Step is entirely owned, governed, and managed by peers with personal recovery experience. The organization provides outpatient treatment using evidence based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Seeking Safety for trauma.
Each client receives a dedicated peer mentor throughout their entire journey, ensuring continuity of care and personalized support. Those needing detox treatment are referred to a local treatment facility.
Treatment incorporates biopsychosocial assessment, individualized recovery planning, and Contingency Management with incentive-based rewards, addressing both immediate needs and underlying issues while respecting diverse pathways to recovery including 12-Step, faith-based, and cultural healing approaches.
Comprehensive Recovery Housing Continuum
Bay Area First Step operates a renovated 40-unit recovery residence with two emergency stabilization units, 16-bed transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing options. The NARR-accredited Housing First model welcomes individuals actively using substances as well as those pursuing abstinence.
Peer navigators providing transportation and street outreach. As a designated Oregon Health Authority Facilitating Center, the organization provides mentor site training for peer organizations statewide.
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Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy. |
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
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Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications. |
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety. |
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Levels of Care
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Detox Service Setting
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety.
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Kimberly Hawkins holds a Masters degree in Computing and Information Sciences from East Tennessee State University. She is also a freelance writer specializing in content related to mental health, addiction recovery, and overall wellness. On Valentine’s Day of 2024, Kimberly’s only sibling passed away of an accidental drug overdose. Since then, Kimberly has become a passionate advocate for addiction recovery awareness and support.
